…give growers and workers the tools they need to comply and succeed.” 6. Challenges with the H-2A Guest Worker Program Cunha criticized the H-2A program as overly expensive and unworkable…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board
…a crucial body that helps oversee the safety, quality, and effectiveness of fertilizing materials used across the state. This advisory board supports the Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, which plays a…
California Farming at a Crossroads
…the U.S. becomes reliant on foreign sources for its fresh produce, he cautioned, it would lose control over the very resources that sustain public health. A Call to Prioritize Nutrition…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
…such top-level attention—though also the temporary nature of executive orders. “Whatever happens during this administration can be undone by the next,” he warned. “That’s why Congress must act to create…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
…call it what it is. It’s food,” he stated. Agriculture should not be viewed solely through a financial lens but appreciated for the colors, flavors, and nutrition it brings to…
“My Job Depends On Ag” Celebrates 10 Years of Grassroots Impact
…on Facebook, touching nearly every corner of the state and beyond. “My Job Depends On Ag” Celebrates 10 Years of Grassroots Impact The concept was born out of frustration with…
Berry Growers: Is Your Fungicide & Miticide Program Ready for Summer?
…anyone growing strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries in the Central Coast or Central Valley. Listen now and sharpen your in-season strategy. Berry Growers: Is Your Fungicide & Miticide Program Ready for…
Growing Edge: Quash® at the Forefront: Effective Management for Alternaria and Beyond
…or hull rot, Quash® Fungicide remains one of the most trusted and proven tools in your disease control program. With broad spectrum activity and many five-star UC ratings on almond…
“Big Beautiful Bill” Sparks National Debate with Key Farm Provisions
…and enable reinvestment in farm infrastructure and operations. Crucially, the bill includes updates to key federal farm programs such as the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program. These adjustments aim to…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
…avocados, known for their quality, nutrition, and versatility. Retailers are preparing for robust sales, with crop forecasts projecting 11 to 17 million pounds of avocados per week through June and…
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…these programs, the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program holds special importance. Designed as an insurance mechanism for dairy farmers, the DMC Program helps protect them against market fluctuations and unforeseen…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…to the rapid distribution of disaster assistance. In just eight weeks, over $7.7 billion was sent to more than 500,000 farmers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. An additional $1…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
…this program up a long time ago with the promise of surface water delivery.” Kreps, who advises growers of pistachios, grapes, tomatoes, almonds, and cotton, says the public rarely hears…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…with Raley’s Food for Families program to ensure more families get nutritious dairy foods. Plus, there’s a bill in the works that would allow schools to serve whole and 2%…
